Hummus BLT Sandwiches

Take your lunch box game to the next level by swapping out mayo with hummus in your next sandwich such as these tasty Hummus BLTs!

School has been in session here for a couple weeks and slowly but surely we are starting to get into the groove.

One department I’m always trying to improve is our lunch box routine. Truth be told: we get stuck in a rut and tend to eat the same turkey & mayo way too often than I’d like to admit.

My latest solution? Swapping out mayo with Sabra hummus! It’s great on ANY sandwich but it works particularly well in these hearty hummus BLTs made with bacon, lettuce and tomato. Plus, hummus adds fiber and protein – neither of which mayo provides.

For the bread, I like to use a crusty whole grain bread which is sturdy enough to hold up to the hummus and tomatoes. If you want to keep it low carb when making lunch for yourself, simply use the lettuce as the bread.

Typically I’ll go with Sabra classic hummus for these BLT sandwiches but roasted red pepper or toasted pine nut would work great too.

On the side, fill your boxes up with a variety of fruits and veggies. We usually use whatever is in season (we still have berries in Michigan) or whatever my kids love most at the moment (my youngest loves baby carrots.)

Of course, don’t forget a little something salty (pickles) and sweet (dark chocolate chips and toasted coconut flakes.) What are your favorite lunch box goodies?? Send me your ideas – I need all the help I can get!

No forks required.

Hummus BLT Sandwiches

Course: Lunch, Sandwich

Cuisine: American

Keyword: hummus blt

Prep Time: 10minutes

Cook Time: 15minutes

Total Time: 25minutes

Servings: 2sandwiches

Calories: 246kcal

Author: Liz DellaCroce

Take your lunch box game to the next level by swapping out mayo with hummus in your next sandwich such as these tasty Hummus BLTs!

Instructions

To assemble the sandwiches, spread each slice of toast with 1 tablespoon each Sabra hummus. Top one side with two slices tomato, two pieces cooked bacon and lettuce then top with the second piece of bread before slicing and serving.

About Liz Della Croce

Liz is the founder and creator of The Lemon Bowl. With an emphasis on healthy eating and living, Liz’s recipes and food photography have been featured in various publications including the cover of Women’s World magazine, Good Housekeeping, Shape, Real Simple, Cosmopolitan, Food Network Blog, Huffington Post, TODAY Food, Foodgawker and The Cooking Channel. Read More…

Yum, Liz!!! Since I don’t like mayo, this sounds so good!! And the whole sandwich is 8 smart points, that’s not bad! Pair it with my homemade sour dough whole wheat/ flax meal bread and I’ve got a winner!!?

Liz, I make my bread with a sour dough starter that a friend gave me years ago! It’s made with instant potato flakes, sugar and warm water. Besides the whole wheat/flax meal bread I make a cinnamon raisin bread with it! It makes great French toast too!?